Fundamentals of Open Channel Flow

Name: Fundamentals of Open Channel Flow
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ISBN: 9781032204567

by Glenn E. Moglen

2nd Edition

Publisher: CRC Press

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Print ISBN	9781032204567
eText ISBN	9781032381718
Publisher	CRC Press
Publishing Year	2022
Edition	2nd Edition
Language	English
Pages	322

Fundamentals of Open Channel Flow, 2nd Edition, authored by Glenn E. Moglen and published by CRC Press, serves as a textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate students taking a first course in open channel flow. This publication establishes physical principles and systematic calculation methods governing open channel fluid movement across engineering systems.

The thematic progression addresses theoretical topics in a step-by-step structure. Early sections concentrate on specific energy dynamics and critical flow criteria. The text then transitions to momentum functions alongside hydraulic jumps, followed by friction mechanisms in uniform flow systems. Subsequent chapters explore qualitative gradually varied flow patterns together with quantitative gradually varied flow profile calculations.

This second edition incorporates expanded coverage of engineering design applications throughout the text. By balancing physical fluid mechanics theory with systematic calculation methods, the volume provides structured instructional support for upper-level university coursework in open channel hydraulics.

Chapter 1: Introductory Material
- • 1.1 Introduction: What Is Open-Channel Flow?
- • 1.2 Quantification of Open-Channel Flow
- • 1.3 Foundational Equations
- • 1.4 Classes of Problems
- • 1.5 The Need for Critical Thinking
- • Reference
- • Problems
Chapter 2: Energy
- • 2.1 Specific Energy
- • 2.2 The E–y Diagram
- • 2.3 Critical Flow
- • 2.4 The Froude Number
- • 2.5 Alternate Depths
- • 2.6 Energy Considerations on Upward and Downward Steps
- • 2.7 Energy Considerations in Constrictions and Expansions
- • 2.8 Chokes, Flow Accessibility, Critical Flow, and Transients
- • 2.9 Longitudinal Changes in Flow Conditions and the Froude Number
- • 2.10 Energy in Trapezoidal and Circular Channels
- • 2.10.1 Alternate Depths in Trapezoidal and Circular Channels
- • 2.10.2 Critical Depth and Energy in Trapezoidal and Circular Channels
- • 2.11 Energy in General-Shaped Channels
- • 2.11.1 Mathematical Characterization of General-Shaped Channels
- • 2.11.2 Alternate Depths in General-Shaped Channels
- • 2.11.3 Critical Depth and Energy in General-Shaped Channels
- • 2.11.4 Determination of General-Shaped Channel Parameters from Observations
- • 2.12 Summary
- • References
- • Problems
Chapter 3: Momentum
- • 3.1 Introductory Comments
- • 3.2 The Momentum Function
- • 3.3 Hydraulic Jump
- • 3.4 Energy and Momentum Losses
- • 3.5 Dimensionless Energy and Momentum
- • 3.6 Momentum in Trapezoidal and Circular Channels
- • 3.7 Momentum in General-Shaped Channels
- • 3.8 Summary
- • References
- • Problems
Chapter 4: Friction and Uniform Flow
- • 4.1 Introductory Comments
- • 4.2 Uniform Flow
- • 4.3 Shear Stress in Open Channel Flow
- • 4.4 Chézy and Manning’s Equations
- • 4.5 Uniform Flow and Normal Depth
- • 4.6 Normal Depth in General-Shaped Channels
- • 4.7 Reach Classification
- • 4.8 Summary
- • References
- • Problems
Chapter 5: Qualitative Gradually Varied Flow
- • 5.1 Introductory Comments
- • 5.2 Non-Uniform Flow
- • 5.2.1 Scenario 1
- • 5.2.2 Scenario 2
- • 5.3 Profile Taxonomy
- • 5.4 In-Stream Obstructions
- • 5.5 Composite Profiles
- • 5.6 Drowned Hydraulic Jump
- • 5.7 Generalized Boundary Conditions
- • 5.7.1 Downstream Boundary Conditions
- • 5.7.2 Upstream Boundary Conditions
- • 5.7.2.1 Case 1: Incoming Supercritical Flow
- • 5.7.2.2 Case 2: Incoming Subcritical Flow
- • 5.8 Conjugate Curve Concept
- • 5.9 Qualitative Culvert Analysis
- • 5.9.1 Culverts and Energy Losses
- • 5.9.2 Performance Curves
- • 5.10 Summary
- • References
- • Problems
Chapter 6: Quantitative Gradually Varied Flow
- • 6.1 Introductory Comments
- • 6.2 Governing Equation
- • 6.3 Standard Step Method
- • 6.4 Variations of and Alternatives to the Standard Step Method
- • 6.5 Conjugate Curve: Quantitative Application
- • 6.6 HEC-RAS: An Industry Standard Software Package for Surface Water Profiles
- • 6.7 HY-8: An Industry Standard Software Package for Culvert Analysis and Design
- • 6.8 Summary
- • References
- • Problems
Chapter 7: Fundamentals of Sediment Transport
- • 7.1 Introductory Comments
- • 7.2 Characterization of Water and Sediment
- • 7.2.1 Manning’s n as a Function of Channel and Sediment Characteristics
- • 7.3 Sediment Motion
- • 7.3.1 Particle Fall Velocity: Stokes’ Law
- • 7.3.2 Incipient Motion and Shields’ Diagram
- • 7.4 Sediment Transport
- • 7.4.1 Bed Load Transport Rate
- • 7.4.2 Suspended Load Transport Rate
- • 7.4.3 Sediment Load Estimation
- • 7.5 Estimation of Sediment Transport: Accuracy and Precision
- • References
- • Problems